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Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Software security is an essential aspect of software development, and Static Application Security Testing (SAST) is an essential tool in ensuring software security. SAST is a type of security testing that involves analyzing source code or compiled binaries to identify security vulnerabilities. SAST tools can help developers find security flaws early in the development life cycle, reducing the risk of security incidents and ensuring compliance with security standards. This chapter will provide an overview of SAST security, as well as its benefits and limitations, and discuss how it fits into the overall software development process.
SAST occurs early in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as ...
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